Metric Quizzes - VALBEC

Metric QuizzesOverviewThis activity contains a series of multiple choice ‘quizzes’, intended to be used forrevisiting previously learned facts about the metric system. They are designed in ‘quiz’format to differentiate from other learning activities and perhaps motivate students to tryand remember the metric facts. The quiz procedure could be modelled on ‘trivia quiz nightusing a series of rounds and having students compete in teams or pairs.The quizzes contain a mix of metric knowledge and some conversion and calculation.Using a team or pair approach will encourage valuable discussion and comparisonamongst students, but the quizzes are also usable for individual revision if required.SkillsandKnowledgePreparation andMaterials§ § § § § § § Metric units of measurementCommon references for metricmeasuresFacts about the metric systemRelationship between metricunitsConversion between unitsCalculations using rates ( /kg, /sq m)§ § § From Activity Sheets 1- 5, selectthose likely to be suitable foryour students’ level of knowledgePhotocopy the chosen ActivitySheets (1 per team of 2 – 4students)*Prepare a scoresheet on a largesheet of paper (see Procedurefor details)Prizes (optional) (Prizes, such assmall packets of sweets whichcan be shared arerecommended)*The suspense of the quiz will be enhanced if you can read out the questions one at a time.For this method, the team copies should show the multiple-choice answers without thequestions. Make these by folding the Activity Sheets along the dotted vertical line beforecopying.SuggestedProcedureIf you think that a quiz format will motivate students to try to revise, then warn them a sessionin advance that the quiz will take place.Alternatively, the sheets can be used a normal revision sheets for individuals or pairs ofstudents.Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 1 of 9

Introducing the quizArrange students in teams of 2 – 4 (any more than 4 is too many to allow all studentsto speak).Suggest that:§ You might want to choose a team name before we start.Fill in the team names on the prepared score sheet.For example:TeamRound 1scoreRound 2scoreRound 3scoreFinalscoreMetric marvelsBest measurerseverThe space has been left because it is hard to predict in advance how many roundswill be possible with any group. Students will vary in concentration spans on one task,also the level of difficulty increases as they go.You could also choose to split the quiz rounds, with two rounds one day and one thenext, or any other combination.Remind the students:§ § § § You should work as a teamThat means listening to each other’s ideasAnd all try to contribute as much as possibleYou should also place the quiz page where everyone can see it and read it.Advise:§ Choose someone to read aloud and write for the first round§ You can take turns at doing this for the following rounds.Conducting the quizDistribute one copy only of the first quiz sheet to each team.Read the questions out one at a time.Give teams time to talk to each other but not too long.Where calculations areinvolved in the answers it isbetter to allow time forestimations only, rather thanleaving time for long exactcalculations.Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 2 of 9

Discussion and scoringWhen the first round is complete ask students to change their paper with anotherteam for correction.Review the answers one at a time leaving time for adequate discussion of knowledgeand/or method. (See selected discussion points and answers below).Make notes for yourself on any skills or knowledge that need further attention withindividuals or the group. These can be pursued in subsequent sessions.Fill in the scores out of 8 for each team on the prepared score sheet.If you are using prizes, you may want to give a prize for the first round winners.Continue with subsequent rounds as long as students remain engaged with theactivity.Note: Quizzes 4 and 5 introduce calculations using rates, such as price per kilo andprice per square metre. The calculations involved are not complex and may be a wayto introduce and/or reinforce the ideas involved.Answers and Discussion pointsQuiz 1.01. 100 C2. 23 mm – this is just over 2 cm (20 mm)3. 250 ml0004. 1 0005. 1kg6. 20 C 7. 39 C – normal body temperature is 37 C8. 1 kgExplanations for most of these answers are included in the discussions for themeasurement ‘general knowledge’ activities: ‘Sorting and Ordering Metric Units’,‘Matching Metrics’, ‘Metric True or False’ and ‘The One Most Likely’.* Question 5 will rely more on students’ prior shopping experience and estimationskills. Questions of this nature bring outside experiences in to the classroom andmay allow different students to contribute positively.Quiz 2.01. 180 C2.teaspoon is 5 ml)750 ml (1 cup is 250 ml)5.!!""6.50 m3.60 ml7.900 km*4. 2.5 ml (18. 3 000 km** Questions 7 and 8 can be used to further students’ knowledge of Australia anddistances within it. Students could be given a map, and asked to use these twoknown distances as references to estimate how far it is between other capital cities,such as Adelaide to Darwin, Darwin to Brisbane etc. A map of Australia is includedin the activity ‘Capital Cities of Australia’ in the ‘Exploring Numbers’ section of thisresource.Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 3 of 9

Quiz 3.1.900 mm (this is standard height)0freezer is -18 C)3.250 g*6. 10 mm ( 1 cm)7. 1 sq m2.0- 20 C (minimum food safety temp for a4. 125 g*5.!!  !!!8. 100 mm ( 10 cm)Discussion of Question 7 would be valuable to strengthen students’ conception of areaunits. Use square cm paper to look at shapes with areas of 200 and 400 sq cm, orconsider the dimensions of possible rectangles with that area. For example 20 cm x 10cm 200 sq. cm (nowhere near area of a car bonnet).*Question 3 and 4 can be used to stimulate conversation about volume compared toweight. Weight or mass will depend not only of how much of a substance is in the cup orspoon, but how dense it is. For example, would a cup of honey weight more or less thanthe cup of flour or the cup of water?Quiz 4.1. 500 g6 0.525 kg (2. 3.15!"!!  !!!kg)3.7. 3.604.1 hour5.5,600 kg3,500 (consider that 3 litres 3,000 ml)8. 52.5 cmQuiz 5.01. 0 C2 4 mm6. 257. 180 m3. 3 ml24.183 cm5. 2,234 m8. 64,000Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 4 of 9

Metric quiz 1Activity Sheet 1Name or Team name: Circle the correct answer1. The boiling point of water is:1.212 C030 C0100 C0 C2. The diameter of a 10 cent coin is:2.23 mm10 mm40 mm15 mm3. A measuring cup holds:3.600 ml250 ml100 ml50 ml4. The prefix Kilo means:4.10010005. Seven Jonathon apples wouldhave a mass of approximately:5.250 g2 kg6. The temperature of an airconditioned building is usuallyaround:6.30 C7. A person with the flu would belikely to have a temperature of:7.8. One litre of tap water has amass of:8.015 C37 C00.5 kg011000011001 kg500 g020 C0028 C039 C035 C42 C1 kg10 kg5 kg0Total Points .Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 5 of 9

Metric quiz 2Activity Sheet 2Name or Team name: Circle the correct answer00001. The temperature of a moderateoven is:1.200 C200 C300 C180 C2. 3 cups of milk have a volume of:2.1 litre80 ml600 ml750 ml3. The volume of 3 tablespoons isapproximately:3.45 ml24 ml40 ml60 ml4. The volume of half a teaspoon is:4.2.5 ml5 ml0.25 ml0.5 ml5. The prefix Centi means:5.1001000110006. The length of an Olympic sizedswimming pool is:6.30 m100 m50 m20 m7. The distance from Melbourne toSydney is approximately:7.100 km400 km2 000 km9 000 km8. The distance from Perth toMelbourne is about:8.3 000 km900 km2 000 km9 000 km1100Total Points .Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 6 of 9

Metric quiz 3Activity Sheet 3Name or Team name: Circle the correct answer1. The height of a kitchen bench isabout:1.50 mm200 mm75 mm2. The temperature in a fridge freezeris around:2.0 C-20 C0-100 C04 C3. The weight of a standard cup ofwater is:3.500 g125 g250 g50 g4. The weight of a standard cup offlour is:4.500 g125 g250 g50 g5. The prefix Milli means:5.10010006. The width of a little finger isapproximately:6.10 cm10 mm2 cm0.5 mm7. The approximate area of a carbonnet is:7.1 sq m200 sq m50 sq m400 sq m8. The width of the paper on a toiletroll is about:8.100 mm60 mm17 cm0.2 m0!!  !!!900 mm0!!""Total Points .Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 7 of 9

Metric quiz 4Activity Sheet 4Name or Team name: Circle the correct answer1. Six thick sausages weigh about:1.50 mm200 mm75 mm900 mm2. Minced steak is 12.50 per kg.’250 g costs:2. 4.33 2.50 31.25 3.153. Coffee beans are 18 per kilo,200 g costs:3. 3.60 5.75 4.50 5.004. Cooking time for chicken is about05 minutes per size at 180 C.(e.g. size 17 takes 17 x 5 85mins). Size 12 would take about:4.150 min0.5 hour¾ hour1 hour5. 5.6 tonne is equal to:5.56 kg560 kg5,600 kg56,000 kg6. 525 g is equal to:6.5.25 kg0.525 kg0.0525 kg52.5 kg7. How many millilitres in 3.5 litres?7.3,500350.3535,0008. 525 mm is equivalent to:8.525 cm5,250 cm52.5 cm5.25 cmTotal Points .Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 8 of 9

Metric quiz 5Activity Sheet 5Name or Team name: Circle the correct answer00001. The freezing point of water is:1.4 C32 C10 C0 C2. A 10 cent coin has a thickness of:2.1.2 cm0.6 cm4 mmd1mm3. The capacity of an eye-dropper is:3.3 ml30 ml100 ml200 ml4. A six foot tall person is about:4.170 cm95 cm200 cm183 cm5. The height of Australia’s highestmountain - Mt Kosciusco - is:5.104 m6,429 m2,234 m18,000 m6. One hectare is equal to 2.5 acres.How many acres is 10 hectares?6.250404257. A ‘square’ is a measure usedby builders to describe the areaof a house. One square is equal toapproximately 10 square metres2(10 m ). An 18 square house isapproximately:7.18,000 m8. Office space in a city buildingcosts 400 per square metre torent for a year. How much would2an office of 160 m cost per year?8. 4,600221,800 m 64,000 28,000180 m21.8 m2 6.400Total Points .Building Strength With Numeracy 2014 VALBEC www.valbec.org.auMEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZESPage 9 of 9

MEASUREMENT – METRIC QUIZZES Page 1 of 9 ! Metric Quizzes ! Overview This activity contains a series of multiple choice ‘quizzes’, intended to be used for revisiting previously learned facts about the metric system. They are designed in ‘quiz’ format to differentiate from other learning activities and perhaps motivate students to try